DXH 500 Series Casebook

TECHNOLOGY AND
CASE STUDIES
DxH 500 SERIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DXH 500 SERIES SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY 4

HISTOGRAMS AND DIFF PLOTS 12
DXH 500 SERIES SYSTEM FLAGGING OVERVIEW 14
CASE 1 | NORMAL 20
CASE 2 | SICKLE CELL ANEMIA 22
CASE 3 | MICROCYTIC ANEMIA WITH THROMBOCYTOSIS 24
CASE 4 | ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA WITH THROMBOCYTOPENIA 26
CASE 5 | THROMBOCYTOSIS 28
CASE 6 | AGGREGATED PLATELETS 30
CASE 7 | MICROCYTIC AND HYPOCHROMIC RBC’S 32
CASE 8 | LEUKOCYTOSIS WITH THROMBOCYTOSIS 34
CASE 9 | ACUTE MONOCYTIC LEUKEMIA 36
CASE 10 | LEUKOCYTOSIS WITH IMMATURE GRANULOCYTES 38
CASE 11 | PLASMACELLULAR DYSCRASIA 40
CASE 12 | EOSINOPHILIA 42
DxH 500 SERIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER | TECHNOLOGY AND CASE STUDIES 3

DxH 500 SERIES SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY
The DxH 500 Series System technology for Hematology incorporates the Coulter Principle
and Flow cytometric optical measurement to provide an effective and robust technology
for cellular analysis.
The Coulter Principle1
The Coulter Principle is an electronic method for counting and sizing particles. Although the Coulter
Principle can be used to calculate and size just about any particle, the specific application of this
principle in hematology is to count and size White Blood Cells (WBC), Red Blood Cells (RBC), and
Platelets (PLT).
ELECTRONIC COUNTING AND SIZING BASICS

The Coulter Principle (impedance) is used to count and size cells by detecting and measuring
changes in electrical resistance when a particle (such as a cell) is suspended in a conductive liquid and
passes through a small aperture. As each cell goes through the aperture, it acts as an insulator and
momentarily increases the resistance of the electrical path between the submerged electrodes on
either side of the aperture (Figure 1). This causes a measurable electronic pulse. A regulated vacuum is
used to pull the diluted cell suspension through the aperture for counting. While the number of pulses
indicates particle count, the electrical pulse‘s size is proportional to the cell volume.
DxH 500 Count Principle (ref. Coulter, 1953)
VACUUM
Electrolyte
Aperture
Electrode
Detection area
VOLT
Proportional height to cell volume
Voltage impulse on the electrode terminal

Electric threshold
TIME
Counting Impulse
Figure 1. DxH 500 Series Coulter Principle
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DxH 500 SERIES SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The DxH 500 Series whole blood sample preparation and count process are detailed below.
› Small amount of whole blood sample is aspirated: DxH 500 - 12μL, DxH 520 and DxH 560 - 17μL
(precisely 16.7μL)
› Sample probe retracts, external probe surface is rinsed with DxH 500 Series Diluent
› Sample probe moves above the WBC bath 2.7μL of blood is ejected for the DxH 520 and DxH 560.
The sample probe’s external surface is rinsed again. The WBC bath is drained
› 1.25mL of DxH 500 Series Diluent is dispensed into the clean and empty WBC bath
› An additional 0.5mL of DxH 500 Series Diluent is dispensed through the sample probe, pushing the
sample into the bath and creating the initial dilution of 1: 125 (blood:diluent)
› The WBC dilution is mixed using air bubbles

› Probe aspirate 25μL for the DxH 500 for the RBC dilution. For DxH 520 and DxH 560 the probe aspirate
306uL of the initial WBC dilution that is carried to the shear valve where 25μL is segmented to be used
for RBC dilution
› Probe retracts, and the external surface is rinsed

› Meanwhile, 0.66mL of DxH 500 Series Lyse is dispensed into the WBC bath to lyse RBC and create
the final WBC dilution (1:182 Blood:Diluent/Lyse)
› The Lysed WBC dilution is air mixed in preparation for analysis, while the RBC Bath is drained
› The WBC dilution is used to count and differentiate the WBCs and hemoglobin measurements
› 2.0mL of DxH 500 Series Diluent is dispensed into the clean and empty RBC bath for the DxH 500
› Additional 2.0mL of DxH 500 Series Diluent is dispensed, pushing the 25µL of the initial WBC dilution
into the RBC bath, creating the final RBC dilution of 1:10125
› The RBC dilution is mixed and prepared for the counting and sizing of the RBCs and PLTs
› The system performs two count measurements: The DxH 500 series system Initially counts the CBC
(RBC/PLT/WBC) parameters for 3 seconds. The first count is followed by the second measurement of the
CBC (RBC/PLT/WBC) parameters + DIFF for 7 seconds
› Vacuum is generated using the dual syringe system

› The syringe system is pre-charged for each counting cycle
› Before all counting cycles, the vacuum level is checked, the generated vacuum is compensated
for high altitude
› The apertures are cleaned between counting phase
1. Coulter, WH. High speed automatic blood cell counter and cell size analyzer. Paper presented at National Electronics Conference,
Chicago, IL, 1956; October 3.
Also: Coulter, W. High speed automatic blood cell counter and cell size analyzer. In Cytometry (3rd edition). Waltham, MA: Elsevier, 1956.

COUNTING/SIZING
The RBC and WBC counts are determined using the Coulter Principle to count and size cells
accurately. The WBC differential is determined using a combination of the impedance WBC data
and the direct optical measurement data obtained using a blue Light-emitting diode (LED) focused
through the WBC aperture.
COINCIDENCE CORRECTION
More than one cell may occasionally pass through the aperture sensing zone simultaneously.
When cells coincide, only one combined pulse is counted. Because the frequency of coincidence is
proportional to the actual count, the system automatically corrects results for coincidence.
VOTING
The system prevents data errors due to statistical outliers or obstructions that may block an
aperture by voting on WBC, RBC, and PLT data. The system then verifies that the data produced is
within an established statistical range and is used to generate parameter results.
SCALING
Scaling adjusts for calibration and reportable format.
PARAMETER DERIVATION
WBC COUNT
The WBC count is measured directly by counting all
particles in the WBC dilution. The DxH 500 Series Lytic
reagent removes red blood cells. Platelets are removed
below a predefined threshold. After performing the
coincidence correction, voting, and multiplication by a
FIGURE 2. DxH 500 Series WBC Differential
calibration factor, the final WBC count is provided. identified with Coulter Principle technology
and Optical measurement
WBC DIFFERENTIAL
The WBC differential (5-part) is determined using the simultaneous measurements of impedance
(volume) and direct optical (Axial Light Loss) within the WBC aperture. The DxH 500 WBC differential
technology uses an aperture of proprietary design. The aperture optical assembly is placed
perpendicular to the aperture. The LED in the optical assembly projects a blue light through the
aperture wall and onto a sensor that detects axial light loss. As cells pass through the aperture,
the optical path is interrupted. The amount of light falling on a sensor can be measured and varies
depending on cell structure (see Figure 2).
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Cells passing through the center of the aperture generate Gaussian pulses by impedance.
Cells that are not centered will produce non-Gaussian pulses (see Figure 3).
Gaussian pulses (T1, T2, and T3 in Figure 3) that pass through the center are positioned properly
within the aperture for the optical measurement. The DxH 500 series algorithm further analyzes
Gaussian pulses and axial light loss to generate the WBC differential, flagging, and messaging.
FIGURE 3. DxH 500 Series WBC Differential Impedance/Optical Measurement
Total zone of optical

measurement
T4
T3
T4
T2
T3
T1
T2
T1
Aperture
Reliable optical
measurement zone (T1, T2, T3)
Total zone of optical

measurement
T4
T3
T2
T1
Aperture
Proprietary pulse processing enables the recognition of data points that fall outside the optimal
counting zone. Recognizing these data points as outliers and subsequently removing the unreliable
data points enhances cellcount accuracy. Quality results are further improved with dual-count
apertures and a wide linearity range for a more comprehensive patient-care capability.
Non-Gaussian pulses (T4 in Figure 3) are discarded.

THE DxH 500 FAMILY APPLIES FLOW CYTOMETRIC OPTICAL ANALYSIS

DxH 500 Series System combines Axial Light Loss (ALL) and Coulter Principle technologies to achieve an
accurate leukocyte differential. The DxH 500 Series directly analyzes all white blood cells in an electro-
optical flow cytometer module that uses a bright blue LED light source and DC (direct current). The
digital information obtained from the WBC analysis is processed through the WBC differential algorithm.
CELL VOLUME (COULTER PRINCIPLE)
NO. WBC SUBPOPULATION COLOR
1 LYMPHOCYTE BLUE
2 MONOCYTE GREEN
3 NEUTROPHIL PURPLE
4 EOSINOPHIL ORANGE
5 BASOPHIL WHITE
AXIAL LIGHT LOSS
FIGURE 4. A two-dimensional scatter plot is created with cell volume (Coulter Principle) on the Y-axis and Axial
Light Loss on the X-axis. WBC differential data is displayed in the diff plot. The WBC subpopulations are identified
by color and intensity (concentration) within the diff plot.
The DxH 500 Series uses simultaneous measurements of cell volume and Axial Light Loss within the
WBC aperture to count and size for five major classifications: Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Neutrophils,
Eosinophils and Basophils.
A two-dimensional scatterplot is created by placing cell volume on the Y-axis and Axial Light Loss on
the X-axis. The LED in the optical assembly projects blue light through the aperture onto a sensor that
detects Axial Light Loss when passing cells interrupt the optical path. The amount of light falling on the
sensor varies depending on cell structure. The DxH 500 series algorithm generates the WBC differential,
flagging and messaging.
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HEMOGLOBIN CONCENTRATION
HGB concentration is a directly measured parameter. The released hemoglobin in the WBC bath is
converted into stable Oxyhemoglobin (Carboxyhemoglobin, if present). An LED is used to measure
the solution by spectrophotometry at λ=545nm. The absorbance of the sample is compared to a
blank reading, a calibration factor is applied, and the hemoglobin concentration result is reported.
RBC COUNT
The RBC count is a directly measured parameter, and the RBC dilution contains red blood cells,
white blood cells, and platelets. Thresholds separate the smaller platelet pulses from the red and
white blood cell pulses.
The white blood cells present in the dilution are included in the red blood cell count. However,
their interference is insignificant because there are only a few thousand white blood cells
compared to millions of red blood cells. After coincidence correction and voting, the analyzer
multiplies the RBC count by a calibration factor and reports the result.
RBC HISTOGRAM
The RBCs are categorized according to size by a pulse-height analyzer. Particles are sorted into
256 (volume) channels to develop a histogram. The display range is approximately 25 to 360fL, and
the system monitors the area at the lower end of the histogram for interferences. In interferences,
the algorithm will determine the degree of interference and correct the results. The system will flag
the results in cases of severe interference.
MEAN CORPUSCULAR VOLUME

The MCV is derived from the RBC histogram. It is the average size of all cells in the RBC histogram.
After coincidence correction and voting, the MCV is multiplied by a calibration factor, and the
result is reported.

HEMATOCRIT
The HCT is a calculated parameter and is the relative volume of
packed erythrocytes to whole blood, expressed as a percentage. . HCT (%) = RBC X MCV
The formula is: 10
MEAN CORPUSCULAR HEMOGLOBIN

MCH (pg) = HGB X 10
The MCH is calculated and indicates the average weight of
RBC
hemoglobin in the red blood cell. The formula is:
MEAN CORPUSCULAR HEMOGLOBIN CONCENTRATION

The MCHC is an expression of the average concentration of
hemoglobin in the red blood cells. It relates the average amount MCHC (g/dL) = HGB X 100
(mass) of hemoglobin in the red blood cells to the red blood cells’ HCT
average volume. It is computed using the formula.
RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH

The RDW is a measure of the variability in the size of the red cells derived from the RBC histogram.
The analyzer uses the cells from the distribution curve to calculate the coefficient of variation of
the size of the cells and is expressed as a percentage:
RDW = Standard Deviation X 100

Mean Size
RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH—SD

The RDW-SD size is the distribution spread of the erythrocyte population derived from the
RBC histogram and expressed as a standard deviation in fL.
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PLATELET COUNT
The platelet count is derived from an internal
continuous PLT/RBC histogram. Particles between
0 and 70 fL are counted and sized as they pass through
the RBC aperture. The raw data is evaluated using
proprietary DxH platelet algorithms to identify the
platelet population. The system also performs feature
analysis to identify patterns of interference at the low and
high ends of the PLT histogram. The algorithm uses both
the PLT raw data and the fitted histograms for this process
to determine PLT interference patterns, correcting or flagging
results, depending on the severity of the interference. The platelet
histogram’s evaluation improves accuracy by excluding interferences from
debris, micro bubbles, red cell fragments or exceptionally small red blood cells.
MEAN PLATELET VOLUME

MPV represents the average size of the platelets derived from the platelet histogram. The instrument
then multiplies by a calibration factor.
HISTOGRAMS AND DIFF PLOTS

The histograms show relative cell frequency (Y-axis) versus size (X-axis), which provide information about
red cell and platelet frequency. A histogram scan provides a means of comparing the sizes of
a patient’s cells with normal populations.
IMPORTANT
Histograms show only the relative, not actual, number of cells in each size range. Do not estimate
the number of cells from the histograms.
Selecting a histogram on the user interface displays a larger view of the histogram. Each histogram
is grey with a white background. Each cell population is shaded as follows.
RBC: LIGHT RED
PLT: LIGHT GREEN

DxH 500 SERIES HISTOGRAMS AND DIFF PLOTS
FIGURE 5: Normal RBC Histogram FIGURE 6: Normal PLT Histogram
30 100 150 200 fL 2 10 20 30 fL
TYPICAL RBC HISTOGRAM TYPICAL PLATELET HISTOGRAM

› The main population is a bell-shaped, › The PLT histogram is evaluated for patterns
symmetrical curve. of interference at the low and high ends.
› The smallest population to the right of › The internal PLT algorithm uses raw data and
the main population represents the RBC fitted histograms to determine the patterns.
doublets, triplets and WBCs. Normal characteristics – PLT Histogram
Normal characteristics – RBC Histogram › Log normal
› There is a clear baseline below 50 fL, and the › Low baseline at 2 fL, normally extending to
curve is between 50 and 200 fL approximately 25 fL
› The RBC curve has a slight skew to the right › Positive log-normal distribution
› There is a clear unimodal mode › Mode between 3 and 15 fL
› The width of the RBC curve is normal;
the RDW is likely normal
DYNAMIC GATING
PROPRIETARY DYNAMIC-GATING TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES CONFIDENCE IN THE ACCURACY

OF 5-PART LEUKOCYTE DIFFERENTIALS WHEN COMPARED TO A STATIC GATE
The DxH 500 Series utilizes sophisticated Dynamic-gating technology improves the identification
of leukocyte cell sub-populations by adjusting thresholds in real time between cell-cluster
arrangements. With Beckman Coulter’s proprietary method, the gates move to more proper
cutoffs between cell populations
FIGURE 7A: Static-gating FIGURE 7B: Dynamic-gating
in a series of steps. Improved
cutoffs, and subsequently better
CELL VOLUME (COULTER PRICIPLE)
CELL VOLUME (COULTER PRICIPLE)
cell sub-typing are obtained,

reducing review (R) flags by 40% in
challenging cell populations, such
as lymphocytes and eosinophils.
This gives a more accurate
leukocyte differential than
static-gating.
AXIAL LIGHT LOSS (ALL) AXIAL LIGHT LOSS (ALL)
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DIFFERENTIAL SCATTER PLOT (DIFF SCATTER PLOT) DEVELOPMENT
The digital information obtained from the WBC differential analysis is processed through the
WBC differential algorithm. This information is represented on a 2D scatter plot, with cell volume
plotted on the Y-axis and Axial Light Loss (ALL) plotted on the X-axis.
TYPICAL WBC DIFFERENTIAL SCATTER PLOT
MO NE
BA
EO
The WBC subpopulations are

identified by color and intensity
(concentration) within the diff
plot as follows:
LY LY: Lymphocyte - Blue
MO: Monocyte - Green
BA: Basophil – White
NE: Neutrophil – Purple
Non-WBC EO: Eosinophil - Orange

DxH 500 SERIES SYSTEM FLAGGING OVERVIEW
Flags, codes, and messages are evaluated when the sample is analyzed. Review the results and pay
close attention to any flags, codes, or messages intended to alert you to issues with results or with the
instrument. Look for data patterns when examining flags, codes, and messages. Determine if individual
or sets of results (for example, WBC and differential results) exhibit flags, codes, and messages. Some
flagging occurs due to the flagging or editing of other parameters. In all cases, follow your laboratory’s
policy for reviewing results.
FLAGS
Flags appear to the right of the parameter result. Flagging occurs as a result of the flagging limits,
system messages, or editing of parameters. When flagging limits change, flags are not reevaluated
for results already in the database.
The flags shown in the following table are listed in order of priority, from highest to lowest. The
columns indicate the three positions where flags appear. It is possible to have flags in all or each of
the three positions.
Flag and Position Description
1 2 3
E Manual edit of a primary parameter
e Automatic edit of a calculated parameter
+ Result is above the analytical measuring range high limit
- Result is below the analytical measuring range low limit
R Review results
* Hemoglobin and Hematocrit (H&H) check failure (Hct - 3) < (Hgb*3) < (Hct + 3)
› Patient results above the action limit

H › Control results above the expected range
› Patient results below the action limit

L › Control results below the expected range
h Patient results above the reference interval, but less than the action limit (H)
l Patient results below the reference interval, but less than the action limit (L)
TABLE 1. DxH 500 Series System Flags and Position Description
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CODES
Codes are non-numeric characters that appear in place of values when the system cannot generate results.
IMPORTANT
Beckman Coulter recommends that you review all flags and codes according to your
laboratory’s protocol.
The codes in the following table are listed from highest to lowest priority.
Code Description
----- Total vote out (dashes). Inconsistent data between count periods.
••••• Incomplete computation (dots). Data cannot be derived.
+++++ Above operating range (plus signs).
Result is outside the range of values that can be formatted for display
????? (question marks).
TABLE 2. DxH 500 Series System Codes
SYSTEM MESSAGES
All messages are accompanied by R (Review) flags or other flags. A system message indicates an
event occurrence that may affect the operation of the system, require operator notification, or
entry into an Event Log.
Refer to Table 3 and Figures 8, 9 and 10 for all System Messages.
IMPORTANT
Beckman Coulter recommends that you review and handle all messages according to your
laboratory’s protocol.
For a complete list of technical Instrument IFU Reference Number

information and messages please
DxH 500 DxH 500 PN B95837
reference the following IFU’s
DxH 520 DxH 520 PN B85528
DxH 560 Autoloader C48648 (US Only)

DxH 560
DxH 560 Autoloader C31608 (Outside of the US)

System Message Description
Multiple populations are overlapped. Cannot calculate BA%. The R flag appears next to
BA Interference
Diff % and # results. A non-numeric (…..) appears for BA% and BA#.
Poor separation between WBC population and interference in the lower lymphocyte area.
Cellular Interference The R flag appears next to WBC and/or Plt, and Diff %/# results. The number of cells is below
the WBC count threshold.
Debris Too many events in the debris area.
Evidence of the presence of at least two populations of red cells. The RBC Histogram flags
affect the RDW results. This flag is inhibited when both WBC and RBC are less than the
Dimorphic RBC
measuring range, or when the RBC result is non-numeric (+++++ or …..). The R flag appears
next to RDW and RDW-SD.
The ratio of HGB to HCT is not in the expected range (Hct - 3) < (Hgb*3) < (Hct + 3).
H & H Check Failed
The * flag appears next to HGB, HCT, and the computed related results.
HGB blank reading is outside the internal threshold limits. The HGB and computed result
Hgb Blank Error
is non-numeric (…..).
Large Cells High number of events in the large cell area. The R flag appears next to Diff % and # results.
Not enough good white events during Diff analysis. The scatter plot total numbers of cells is
Low Diff Events
less than 500. The R flag appears next to Diff % and # results.
Lymphocyte and Monocyte populations are overlapped. The R flag appears next to Diff %
LY/MO Overlap
and # results.
Monocyte and Neutrophil populations are overlapped. The R flag appears next to Diff %
MO/NE Overlap
and # results.
Neutrophil and Lymphocyte populations are overlapped. The R flag appears next to Diff %
NE/LY Overlap
and # results.
Neutrophil and Eosinophil populations are overlapped. The R flag appears next to Diff %
NE/EO Overlap
and # results.
Interference with smaller platelets. Interference at the left side of the PLT histogram
PLT1 – Debris
between channel 0 and the CP1 threshold.
Interference with larger platelets. Interference at the right side of the PLT histogram
PLT2 – Debris
between the CP2 and P thresholds.
PLT3 PLT/RBC Overlap PLT and RBC populations are overlapped between the CP3 and CP3-2 thresholds.
The estimated WBC carryover, based on the WBC value from the preceding sample and
WBC/DIFF Carryover the expected WBC carryover percent, may significantly affect the WBC results for the current
specimen. The R flag appears next to WBC, Diff % and # results.
The estimated PLT carryover, based on the PLT value from the preceding sample and the
PLT Carryover expected PLT carryover percent, may significantly affect the PLT results for the current
specimen. The R flag appears next to PLT and related results.
MCH, RDW, and RDW-SD all exceed threshold limits. The R flag appears next to RBC, MCH,
RBC Aggregates
RDW, and RDW-SD.
TABLE 3. System Messages
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SYSTEM MESSAGES – RBC AND PLT HISTOGRAMS
RBC
Dimorphic RBC
36 100 200 300 fL
FIGURE 8: RBC Histogram Messages

RBC
PLT HISTOGRAM THRESHOLD LIMITS

Dimorphic RBC
The PLT histogram has four fixed thresholds (CP1, CP2, CP3, and CP3-2) and one variable
threshold (P) that moves based on the presence of interference.
36 100 200 300 fL
PLT A. PLT 1 Debris

B. PLT 2 Debris
C. PLT 3 PLT/RBC
Overlap
30 CP2 P CP3 CP2-3
A B C
2 10 20 30 fL
FIGURE9:. PLT Histogram Threshold Limits FIGURE 10. PLT Histogram Messages
No. Threshold Appropriate Volume (fL)

PLT1 DEBRIS: Low-end interference;
1 Minimum PLT 2.0
microbubbles, electronic noise
2 CP1 5.0
3 CP2 18.0 PLT2 DEBRIS: Large platelets, clumped

platelets, fragmented RBC
4 P 27.0*
5 Minimum RBC 28.0 PLT 3 PLT/RBC OVERLAP: Microcytic RBC,

6 CP3 32.0 Large platelets
Maximum PLT/
7 34.0
CP3-2
*P is a variable (moving) threshold

DIFFERENTIAL SCATTER PLOT FLAGGING AREAS

Populations that are normally separated generate flags or messages when internal criteria for
separation is exceeded. The following figure is a normal population with good separation. Depending
on the region of the scatter plot, the presence of too many particles or an unclear separation between
populations will trigger a message that informs you of the need to review the differential.
Figure 8. Differential Scatter Plot Flagging Regions
No. Flagging Region Message
1 Large Immature Cell Large Cells
2 MN (Monocyte/Neutrophil) MO/NE Overlap
3 LM (Lymphocyte/Monocyte) LY/MO Overlap
4 NE (Neutrophil/Eosinophil) NE/EO Overlap
5 NL (Neutrophil/Lymphocyte) NE/LY Overlap
6 LLYM (Lower Lymphocyte) Cellular Interference
7 Debris Debris
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MESSAGES
Messages are displayed in the Messages box on the Sample Analysis - Patient Results screen.
Messages are generated when specimen results meet certain conditions or an event occurs that may
affect the operation of the system, the quality of results, or when operator intervention is required.
Messages may be accompanied by R (Review) flags, other flags, or codes.
Message Message Description
Diff# R Cannot calculate BA. A non-numeric result (.....) appears

for BA and BA#. Multiple populations are overlapped for
BA Interference Diff % R, monocyte, neutrophil, and lymphocyte regions (NL, LM, MN).
Abnormal Diff appears with this message when a CD
is ordered.
Background Failed All Results R Specimen processed after Background has failed.
Poor separation between WBC populations and interference

WBC R, Diff % R,
Cellular Interference below the lymphocytes area. Abnormal Diff appears with this
Diff # R, PLT R
message when a CD is ordered.
Daily Checks Failed All Results R Specimen processed after Daily Checks has failed.
Debris None Too many events in the Debris area.
Evidence of the presence of at least two populations of

Dimorphic RBC RDW R, RDW-SD R
red cells.
Expired Cleaner All Results R Specimen processed with expired Cleaner.
Expired Diluent All Results R Specimen processed with expired Diluent.
Expired Lyse All Results R Specimen processed with expired Lyse.
HGB*, HCT*, MCH*,

H&H Check Failed The ratio of HGB to HCT is not in the expected range.
MCHC*, RDW*, RDW-SD*
HGB..... , HCT..... ,
HGB Blank Error MCH..... , MCHC..... , HGB blank reading exceeds the internal threshold limits.
RDW..... , RDW-SD.....
HGB....., HCT....., MCH*,

HGB Out of Range
MCHC*, RWD*, HGB calculation is not within internal range.
Error
RDW-SD*
Instrument
Specimen processed when the instrument temperature is not
Temperature Out of All Results R
within specification.
Range
High number of events in the Large Immature Cell area.

Large Cells Diff % R, Diff # R Abnormal Diff appears with this message when a CD is
ordered.
Low Diff Events Diff % R, Diff # R The scatter plot total number of cells is less than 500.
Lymphocyte and Monocyte populations are overlapped in the

LY/MO Overlap Diff % R, Diff # R LY/MO threshold area. Abnormal Diff appears with this

Message Message Description
Monocyte and Neutrophil populations are overlapped in the

MO/NE Overlap Diff % R, Diff # R MO/NE threshold area. Abnormal Diff appears with this
Neutrophil and Lymphocyte populations are overlapped in the

NE/LY Overlap Diff % R, Diff # R NE/LY threshold area. Abnormal Diff appears with this message
when a CD is ordered.
Neutrophil and Eosinophil populations are overlapped in the

NE/EO Overlap Diff % R, Diff # R NE/EO threshold area. Abnormal Diff appears with this
Optical Adjust Failed Diff %..... , Diff #..... Optical LED adjust failed (out of range 27,500 +/- 3%).
WBC..... , Diff %..... ,

Optical LED Mean Error Axial Light Loss mean is less than the defined limit.
Diff #.....
Axial Light Loss value for at least one count period is lower than
Optical LED Value Error WBC .....
the default limit.
Interference with smaller platelets. Interference at the left side

PLT1:Debris PLT R, MPV R of the PLT histogram is between channel 0 and the CP1
threshold.
Interference with larger platelets. Interference is at the right

PLT2:Debris PLT R, MPV R
side of the PLT histogram between the CP2 and P thresholds.
PLT and RBC populations are overlapped between the CP3 and
PLT3: PLT/RBC Overlap PLT R, MPV R
CP3-2 thresholds.
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DEFINITIVE MESSAGES
Definitive messages are displayed in the Messages box. Definitive messages appear based
on limits you have selected as reference intervals or action limits.
Message Description
Anemia Low RBC and/or Low HGB
Anisocytosis High RDW
Basophilia High BA and/or #
Eosinophilia High EO and/or #
Erythrocytosis High RBC
Hypochromia Low MCH
Large Platelets High MPV
Leukocytosis High WBC
Leukopenia Low WBC
Lymphocytosis High LY and/or #
Lymphopenia Low LY and/or #
Macrocytosis High MCV
Microcytosis Low MCV
Monocytosis High MO and/or #
Neutropenia Low NE and/or #
Neutrophilia High NE and/or #
Small Platelets Low MPV
Thrombocytopenia Low PLT
Thrombocytosis High PLT

CASE 1 | NORMAL
› No instrument codes, flags and messages observed

› Scatter plot and histogram populations appear normal
DxH 500 SERIES SCATTER PLOT
WBC DIFFERENTIAL RESULTS
WBC 4.9 x103/µL
LY 26.5 %
MO 8.6 %
NE 63.0 %
EO 1.8 %
BA 0.1 %
LY# 1.3 x103/µL
MO# 0.4 x103/µL
NE# 3.1 x103/µL
EO# 0.1 x103/µL
BA# 0.0 x103/µL
The scatter plot and histogram populations appear normal.

RBC RESULTS
RBC 5.07 x106/μL
HGB 16.2 g/dL

RBC
HCT 47.4 %
MCV 93.4 fL
MCH 32.0 pg
MCHC 34.2 g/dL

30 100 150 200 fL
RDW 12.7 %
RDW-SD 40.4 fL
PLT
PLT RESULTS
PLT 228.7 x103/μL
MPV 8.4 fL
2 10 20 30 fL
22
BLOOD SMEAR (CELLAVISION™)
MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
BLASTS
PROMYELOCYTES
MYELOCYTES
METAMYELOCYTES
BANDS
SEGMENTED
61.0
NEUTROPHILS
EOSINOPHILS 3.0
BASOPHILS 2.0
PROLYMPHOCYTES
LYMPHOCYTES 29.0
ATYPICAL LYMPHOCYTES
PROMONOCYTES
MONOCYTES 5.0
PLASMA CELLS
NRBCS
SUMMARY RESULTS
› All values are within reference ranges
› This case illustrates a sample with normal results and no observed abnormalities

CASE 2 | SICKLE CELL ANEMIA
CBC parameters indicate leukocytosis and normocytic anemia with anisocytosis. WBC results show
lymphocytosis, monocytosis and neutrophilia. Differential scatter plot displays population of cells
extending from the Lymphocyte region into Cellular Interference region.
WBC 15.56 h x103/µL
LY 21.09 %
MO 10.53 %
NE 67.66 %
EO 0.49 l %
BA 0.24 %
LY# 3.28 h x103/µL
MO# 1.64 H x103/µL
NE# 10.53 h x103/µL
EO# 0.08 x103/µL
BA# 0.04 x103/µL
FLAGS AND MESSAGES

Flags: Suspect Diff RBC RESULTS
RBC 1.97 l x106/μL
HGB 6.20 L g/dL

RBC
HCT 18.8 L %
MCV 95.3 fL
MCH 31.5 pg
MCHC 33.0 g/dL

30 100 150 200 fL
RDW 21.0 h %
RDW-SD 63.2 h fL
PLT
PLT RESULTS
PLT 295.6 x103/μL
MPV 10.52 fL
2 10 20 30 fL
24
MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
NEUTROPHILS 62.2
BAND NEUTROPHILS 2.6
LYMPHOCYTES 22.6
MONOCYTES 8.4
EOSINOPHILS 3.4
BASOPHILS 0.5
METAMYELOCYTES
MYELOCYTES
PROMYELOCYTES
ARTEFACT
SMUDGE CELL
GIANT THROMBOCYTE
BLAST
SUMMARY RESULTS
› The blood film confirms the leukocytosis and NRBC 1.0
normocytic normochromic anemia with anisocytosis COMMENTS
› Very abundant sickle cells on the peripheral blood

RBC: Macrocytosis
PLT: Occational PLT clumps
smear as well as some RBC inclusions type Howell
Jolly bodies suggesting either a splenectomy or
spleen infarctions caused by the sickle cells
DIAGNOSIS: SICKLE CELL ANEMIA | CLS-129 20 MALE SICKLE CELL ANEMIA
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISEASE
CLINICAL FEATURES LABORATORY FINDINGS

• Hemoglobin SS disease is the most common • The HGB is usually 6-9 g/dL
type of sickle cell disease • Sickle cells and target cells occur in the blood
• Severe hemolytic anemia punctuated by crises • Screening tests are positive when the blood is
Crises may be deoxygenated
• Vaso-occlusive crises • HPLC or hemoglobin electrophoresis in Hb SS:

no Hb A is detected, and the amount of Hb F is
• Visceral sequestration crises
variable and is usually 5-15%
• Aplastic crises
• Hemolytic crises

CASE 3 | MICROCYTIC ANEMIA WITH THROMBOCYTOSIS
CBC parameters indicate leukocytosis and microcytic hypochromic anemia with anisocytosis.
Thrombocytosis, platelet histogram demonstrates population of cells beyond 30 fl, which corresponds
to microcytic RBC. WBC results show neutrophilia and monocytosis. Differential scatter plot displays
population of cells extending from the Lymphocyte region into Cellular Interference region
WBC 16.46 h x103/µL
LY 18.31 %
MO 10.80 %
NE 68.97 %
EO 1.29 l %
BA 0.63 %
LY# 3.01 x103/µL
MO# 1.78 H x103/µL
NE# 11.35 h x103/µL
EO# 0.21 x103/µL
BA# 0.10 x103/µL
FLAGS AND MESSAGES

RBC 3.56 l x106/μL
HGB 6.85 L g/dL

RBC
HCT 22.9 l %
MCV 64.3 L fL
MCH 19.2 l pg
MCHC 29.9 L g/dL

30 100 150 200 fL
RDW 21.0 h %
RDW-SD 44.5 fL
PLT
PLT RESULTS
PLT 1382.3 H x103/μL
MPV 7.62 fL
2 10 20 30 fL
26
MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
NEUTROPHILS 64.0
LYMPHOCYTES 19.05
MONOCYTES 11.8
EOSINOPHILS 1.0
BASOPHILS
METAMYELOCYTES
MYELOCYTES
PROMYELOCYTES
ARTEFACT
SMUDGE CELL
GIANT THROMBOCYTE
BLAST
NRBC 1.0
SUMMARY RESULTS
› The peripheral blood film shows hypochromic, microcytic RBCs alongside abundant target cells
and thrombocytosis
› The white blood cell differential confirms the analyzer’s results

DIAGNOSIS: MICROCYTIC ANEMIA WITH THROMBOCYTOSIS | IUH-172 26 MALE GENERAL SYMPTOMS PAIN

In this possible anemic syndrome with an underlying iron • Hb < 10 g/dL
deficiency anemia the patient may present with • Hypochromic, microcytic anemia
• Dizziness, confusion and loss of concentration, sadness • Anisocytosis
and/or depression
• Tachycardia, short breath and palpitations
• Asthenia, pallor and feeling cold
CASE 4 | ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA
WITH THROMBOCYTOPENIA
CBC parameters indicate leukocytosis and normocytic anemia with anisocytosis. RBC histogram is wide,
with some macrocytic RBC. Thrombocytopenia with abnormal Plt histogram, but Plt count is reported
without flags. Differential scatterplot displays single population of cells extending from the Lymphocyte
region into the Monocyte region, and from the Lymphocyte region into the Cellular Interference region,
as indicated by multiple instrument messages. Presence of abnormal large cells can be suspected as
indicated by the message “Large cells”. Differential results are flagged for review.

WBC 62.68 H x103/μL
LY 17.42 R %
MO 81.94 Rh %
NE 0.46 Rl %
EO 0.10 Rl %
BA 0.07 Rl %
LY# 10.92 RH x103/μL
MO# 51.36 RH x103/μL
NE# 0.29 Rl x103/μL
EO# 0.06 R x103/μL
BA# 0.04 R x103/μL
RBC RESULTS
FLAGS AND MESSAGES
RBC 2.33 I x106/μL
FLAGS: Abnormal Diff | Suspect Diff | LY/MO Overlap | Large Cells
HGB 7.45 L g/dL
HCT 22.4 I %
RBC
MCV 96.1 fL
MCH 32.0 pg
MCHC 33.3 g/dL
RDW 19.4 h %
30 100 150 200 fL
RDW-SD 69.3 h fL
PLT
PLT RESULTS
PLT 15.2 L x103/μL
MPV 9.78 fL
2 10 20 30 fL
28
MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
NEUTROPHILS 0.5
BAND NEUTROPHILS
LYMPHOCYTES 17.8
MONOCYTES 1.7
EOSINOPHILS 0.8
BASOPHILS
METAMYELOCYTES 0.2
MYELOCYTES
PROMYELOCYTES
ARTEFACT
SMUDGE CELL
GIANT THROMBOCYTE
BLAST 70.6
NRBC
COMMENTS
1+ Aniso, 1+ Macro, 1+ Poikilocytosis
SUMMARY RESULTS
Critical thrombocytopenia with almost no platelets observed under the microscope. The manual
differential confirms a very high percentage of blasts and critical neutropenia.
DIAGNOSIS: ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA (AML) WITH THROMBOCYTOPENIA

IUH-158 58 FEMALE LEUKEMIA (ACUTE MYELOID)

Abnormal bleeding associated with thrombocytopenia or abnormal • The platelet count is usually
platelet function is characterized by spontaneous skin purpura and 10-100 x 103/µL
mucosal hemorrhage and prolonged bleeding after trauma. The main • The blood film shows reduced
causes of thrombocytopenia are: numbers of platelets
• Failure of platelet production as part of general bone marrow failure • The bone marrow may show a
following malignant neoplasms reduced or increased numbers
• Increased consumption of platelets as in the immune of megakaryocytes depending
thrombocytopenia or disseminated intravascular coagulation whether the cause of
• Abnormal distribution of platelets in patients with splenomegaly thrombocytopenia is central
or peripheral

CASE 5 | THROMBOCYTOSIS
CBC parameters indicate leukocytosis and microcytic anemia with anisocytosis. WBC results show
monocytosis and neutrophilia. Differential scatterplot appears normal although with predominant
population of neutrophils. Thrombocytosis, platelet histogram appears normal.
WBC 14.65 h x103/µL
LY 9.53 l %
MO 7.68 %
NE 79.83 h %
EO 2.51 %
BA 0.45 %
LY# 1.40 x103/µL
MO# 1.13 h x103/µL
NE# 11.70 h x103/µL
EO# 0.37 x103/µL
BA# 0.07 x103/µL
FLAGS AND MESSAGES

Flags: RBC RESULTS
RBC 3.56 l x106/μL
HGB 9.05 l g/dL

RBC
HCT 28.3 l %
MCV 79.5 fL
MCH 25.4 pg
MCHC 32.0 l g/dL

30 100 150 200 fL
RDW 20.0 h %
RDW-SD 54.2 h fL
PLT
PLT RESULTS
PLT 1193.1 H x103/μL
MPV 8.45 fL
2 10 20 30 fL
30
MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
NEUTROPHILS 78.1
BAND NEUTROPHILS
LYMPHOCYTES 9.8
MONOCYTES 6.0
EOSINOPHILS 3.0
BASOPHILS
METAMYELOCYTES
MYELOCYTES
PROMYELOCYTES
ARTEFACT
SMUDGE CELL
GIANT THROMBOCYTE
BLAST
NRBC
COMMENTS
Giant platelets, 1+ Micro, 1+ Aniso
SUMMARY RESULTS
› The white blood cell differential confirms the analyzer’s results
› The peripheral blood smear confirms the thrombocytosis and presence of several large and giant platelets
DIAGNOSIS: THROMBOCYTOSIS

Thrombocytosis may have different etiologies as: • Usually the platelets’ count > 450 x 103/µL
• Physiological as exercise, childbirth, etc. • During an efficient thrombopoiesis large
• Reactive to Infections to giant platelets may be observed on the
peripheral blood smear
• Hematological disorders
- Myeloproliferative neoplasms: Essential thrombocythemia
• Bone marrow regeneration post-hemorrhage
• Recovery from thrombocytopenia or aplasia
• Splenectomy
CASE 6 | AGGREGATED PLATELETS
CBC parameters indicate slight macrocytosis. RBC histogram appears normal. The PLT histogram
displays cells at approximately 30 fL. Differential scatterplot displays population of cells extending from
the Neutrophil region into the Lymphocyte region and into the Cellular Interference region. Due to this
severe interference PLT results and differential results are flagged for review.
WBC 10.02 R x103/µL
LY 29.25 R %
MO 9.30 R %
NE 58.11 R %
EO 3.12 R %
BA ..... %
LY# 2.93 R x103/µL
MO# 0.93 R x103/µL
NE# 5.82 R x103/µL
EO# 0.31 R x103/µL
FLAGS AND MESSAGES BA# ..... x103/µL
FLAGS: Abnornal Diff | Cellular Interference | NE/LY Overlap

LY/MO Overlap | BA Interference | PLT2: Debris
RBC RESULTS
RBC 3.44 l x106/μL
HGB 12.15 l g/dL

RBC HCT 34.0 l %
MCV 98.9 h fL
MCH 35.3 H pg
MCHC 35.7 g/dL

30 100 150 200 fL
RDW 13.4 %
RDW-SD 47.3 h fL
PLT
PLT RESULTS
PLT 39.4 RL x103/μL
MPV 11.59 Rh fL
2 10 20 30 fL
32
MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
NEUTROPHILS 48.0
BAND NEUTROPHILS
LYMPHOCYTES 30.0
MONOCYTES 10.0
EOSINOPHILS 7.0
BASOPHILS 0.5
METAMYELOCYTES
MYELOCYTES 0.5
PROMYELOCYTES
ATYPICAL LYMPHOCYTES 4.0
ARTEFACT
SMUDGE CELL
GIANT THROMBOCYTE
BLAST
NRBC
COMMENTS
Platelet Clumps 3+
SUMMARY RESULTS
› Severe thrombocytopenia due to platelets’ aggregation
› The blood film confirms the aggregates and, thus, the
false thrombocytopenia
DIAGNOSIS: AGGREGATED PLATELETS

The clinical symptoms will be related to the • Low to very low platelets count
underlying disease. • Abundant platelet aggregates observed
The false thrombocytopenia can be a consequence on the blood film
of platelets’ aggregation caused by a difficult blood
collection, by the EDTA anticoagulant or by
platelets satellitism.

CASE 7 | MICROCYTIC HYPOCHROMIC ANEMIA
CBC parameters indicate a critical microcytic hypochromic anemia and anisocytosis. WBC histogram
shows predominant population in the Neutrophil region with good subpopulations’ separation.
WBC 9.19 x103/µL
LY 10.26 l %
MO 2.21 l %
NE 87.16 h %
EO 0.28 ll %
BA 0.08 l %
LY# 0.94 l x103/µL
MO# 0.20 l x103/µL
NE# 8.01 h x103/µL
EO# 0.03 x103/µL
BA# 0.01 x103/µL
FLAGS AND MESSAGES

RBC 1.95 l x106/μL
HGB 4.47 L g/dL

RBC
HCT 13.4 L %
MCV 68.5 I fL
MCH 22.9 l pg
MCHC 33.4 g/dL

30 100 150 200 fL
RDW 17.7 h %
RDW-SD 35.8 l fL
PLT
PLT RESULTS
PLT 353.6 h x103/μL
MPV 8.00 fL
2 10 20 30 fL
34
MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
NEUTROPHILS 92.1
BAND NEUTROPHILS
LYMPHOCYTES 6.2
MONOCYTES 0.8
EOSINOPHILS
BASOPHILS 0.50
METAMYELOCYTES
MYELOCYTES
PROMYELOCYTES
ARTEFACT
SMUDGE CELL
GIANT THROMBOCYTE
BLAST
NRBC 0.5
COMMENTS
1+ Anisocytosis, 1+ Microcytosis
SUMMARY RESULTS
Manual differential results indicate a marked neutrophilia and microcytic, hypochromic red blood cells.
DIAGNOSIS: MICROCYTIC HYPOCHROMIC ANEMIA | CLS-142 23 FEMALE RECTAL BLEEDING

In this possible anemic syndrome with an underlying iron • Hb < 10 g/dL
deficiency anemia the patient may present with • Hypochromic, microcytic anemia
• Dizziness, confusion and loss of concentration, sadness • Anisocytosis
and/or depression
• Tachycardia, short breath and palpitations
• Asthenia, pallor and feeling cold

CASE 8 | LEUKOCYTOSIS WITH THROMBOCYTOSIS
CBC parameters indicate leukocytosis, anisocytosis of RBC without anemia and thrombocytosis. RBC
histogram and Platelet histogram appear normal. WBC results show neutrophilia and monocytosis.
Differential scatter plot displays population of cells extending from the Lymphocyte region into Cellular
Interference region.
WBC 25.41 h x103/µL
LY 6.56 l %
MO 7.42 %
NE 84.32 h %
EO 1.33 %
BA 0.37 %
LY# 1.67 x103/µL
MO# 1.89 H x103/µL
NE# 21.43 h x103/µL
EO# 0.34 x103/µL
BA# 0.09 x103/µL
FLAGS AND MESSAGES

RBC 4.80 x106/μL
HGB 13.22 g/dL

RBC
HCT 41.7 %
MCV 86.9 fL
MCH 27.5 pg
MCHC 31.7 l g/dL

30 100 150 200 fL
RDW 19.5 h %
RDW-SD 60.4 h fL
PLT
PLT RESULTS
PLT 1867.5 H x103/μL
MPV 7.95 fL
2 10 20 30 fL
36
MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
NEUTROPHILS 77.68
LYMPHOCYTES 1.66
MONOCYTES 10.21
EOSINOPHILS 1.19
BASOPHILS 1.66
METAMYELOCYTES
MYELOCYTES
PROMYELOCYTES
ARTEFACT
SMUDGE CELL
GIANT THROMBOCYTE
BLAST
NRBC 1.0
COMMENTS
1+ Anisocytosis, 1+ Microcytosis
SUMMARY RESULTS
› Leukocytosis with neutrophilia and few immature granulocytes
› Marked thrombocytosis with some giant platelets
› The blood film shows one NRBC
DIAGNOSIS: LEUKOCYTOSIS WITH THROMBOCYTOSIS | LHS-046 81 FEMALE COLON CANCER

Thrombocytosis may have different etiologies as: • Usually the platelets’ count > 450 x 103/µL
• Physiological as exercise, childbirth, etc. • During an efficient thrombopoiesis large
• Reactive to Infections to giant platelets may be observed on the
peripheral blood smear
• Hematological disorders
- Myeloproliferative neoplasms: Essential thrombocythemia
• Bone marrow regeneration post-hemorrhage
• Recovery from thrombocytopenia or aplasia
• Splenectomy
CASE 9 | ACUTE MONOCYTIC LEUKEMIA
CBC parameters indicate leukocytosis and normocytic anemia with slight anisocytosis. RBC histogram
appears normal. Thrombocytopenia with abnormal platelet histogram, which exceeds the limits at PLT2
initiating the PLT 2: Debris message and PLT “R” flag. Differential scatterplot shows single population
extending from the Lymphocyte region into the Monocyte region. Presence of large abnormal cells can
be suspected as indicated by instrument message. Differential results are flagged for review.

WBC 50.09 H x103/μL
LY 8.47 Rl %
MO 91.19 Rh %
NE 0.30 Rl %
EO 0.00 Rl %
BA 0.04 Rl %
LY# 4.24 Rh x103/μL
MO# 45.68 RH x103/μL
NE# 0.15 Rl x103/μL
EO# 0.00 R x103/μL
BA# 0.02 R x103/μL
RBC RESULTS
FLAGS AND MESSAGES
FLAGS: Abnormal Diff | Suspect Diff | PLT2 Debris | Large Cells RBC 2.77 I x106/μL
HGB 8.68 I g/dL
HCT 25.8 I %
RBC MCV 93.0 fL
MCH 31.3 pg
MCHC 33.6 g/dL
RDW 16.1 %
30 100 150 200 fL
RDW-SD 47.9 h fL
PLT PLT RESULTS
PLT 16.1 RL x103/μL
MPV 12.40 Rh fL
2 10 20 30 fL
38
MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
NEUTROPHILS 0.255
BAND NEUTROPHILS
LYMPHOCYTES 20/24 7.4
MONOCYTES 7/87 4.6
EOSINOPHILS 0
BASOPHILS 0/1 0
METAMYELOCYTES 0
MYELOCYTES 0/1 0
PROMYELOCYTES 0/5 0
ARTEFACT 5/4
SMUDGE CELL 21/19
GIANT THROMBOCYTE
SUMMARY RESULTS BLAST 96/84 87.4
› The manual differential confirms the critical NRBC 0/1 0.5

neutropenia and very high blasts percentage
DIAGNOSIS: ACUTE MONOCYTIC LEUKEMIA (AML) | 71 MALE LEUKEMIA (ACUTE MYELOID)

• AML is the most common form of acute leukemia in adults • >20% blasts in the bone marrow
• Genetic damage results in (i) an increased rate of proliferation, • Normocytic normochromic anemia
(ii) reduced apoptosis and (iii) a block in cellular differentiation • Thrombocytopenia (80% of cases)
• Bone marrow failure caused by the accumulation of malignant • Due to a very wide variability in acute
cells within marrow myeloid leukemia’s WBC count, no
• Frequent infections specific cutoff is available
• Acute Monocytic Leukemia comprises 5–8% of AML
• Typical and microgranular APL are frequently associated with
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

CASE 10 | LEUKOCYTOSIS WITH IMMATURE GRANULOCYTE
CBC parameters indicate leukocytosis and normocytic anemia with anisocytosis. Platelets histogram
appears normal. Differential scatterplot displays abnormal pattern with predominant population of
neutrophils, extending into the Large cells’ region, suggesting presence of abnormal immature cells.
WBC differential results are flagged for review due to presence of multiple flags.
WBC 77.48 hH x103/µL
LY 2.82 Rl %
MO 3.28 Rl %
NE 93.34 Rh %
EO 0.27 Rl %
BA 0.29 R %
LY# 2.18 R x103/µL
MO# 2.54 RH x103/µL
NE# 72.32 RH x103/µL
EO# 0.21 R x103/µL
BA# 0.22 Rh x103/µL
FLAGS AND MESSAGES

Flags: Abnormal Diff | Suspect Diff | Large Cells RBC RESULTS
RBC 2.94 l x106/μL
HGB 8.62 l g/dL

RBC
HCT 27.2 l %
MCV 92.5 fL
MCH 29.3 pg
MCHC 31.7 l g/dL

30 100 150 200 fL
RDW 17.0 h %
RDW-SD 56.4 h fL
PLT
PLT RESULTS
PLT 194.6 H x103/μL
MPV 10.39 fL
2 10 20 30 fL
40
MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
NEUTROPHILS 38.4
LYMPHOCYTES 2.0
MONOCYTES 2.5
EOSINOPHILS 0.3
BASOPHILS 0.3
METAMYELOCYTES 2.2
MYELOCYTES 2.7
PROMYELOCYTES
ARTEFACT
SMUDGE CELL
GIANT THROMBOCYTE
BLAST
NRBC 3.0
COMMENTS
1+ Aniso, 1+ Poikilocytosis
SUMMARY RESULTS
› The blood film shows 50% of band Neutrophils some of which with mild toxic granulations
› Few metamyelocytes and myelocytes and few NRBCs confirm the suspicion of a leukemoid reaction
following the pancreatitis
DIAGNOSIS: LEUKOCYTOSIS WITH IMMATURE GRANULOCYTE | IUH-175 60 MALE PANCREATITIS

• Persistent neutrophilic leukocytosis above 50,000 • In LR, leukocyte counts are, by definition, greater
cells/μL when the cause is other than leukemia than 50,000 cells/μL and consist mostly of mature
defines a leukemoid reaction (LR). neutrophils.
• The diagnostic work-up consists of the exclusion of • The peripheral smear may, in addition, demonstrate
chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and chronic toxic granulation, Doëhle bodies, and cytoplasmic
neutrophilic leukemia (CNL) and the detection of vacuoles in the neutrophils of patients with an LR
an underlying cause. attributed to an infection.
• The major causes of leukemoid reactions are severe • An expert’s review of the peripheral smear is
infections, intoxications, malignancies, severe necessary to exclude a myeloproliferative syndrome.
hemorrhage, or acute hemolysis.

CASE 11 | PLASMACELLULAR DYSCRASIA
CBC parameters indicate leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, macrocytosis and anisocytosis without

anemia. The RBC histogram appears normal although macrocytic, the mode of the population
above 100 fL. WBC results show neutropenia. Differential scatterplot displays small population of cells
extending from the Lymphocyte region into the Cellular interference region and another extending
from the Monocyte region into the Large cells’ region.
WBC 3.05 l x103/µL
LY 44.48 h %
MO 21.72 h %
NE 33.17 l %
EO 0.46 l %
BA 0.17 l %
LY# 1.36 x103/µL
MO# 0.66 x103/µL
NE# 1.01 l x103/µL
EO# 0.01 x103/µL
BA# 0.01 x103/µL
FLAGS AND MESSAGES
RBC RESULTS
RBC 3.90 l x106/μL
HGB 14.14 g/dL

RBC
HCT 44.3 %
MCV 113.7 H fL
MCH 36.3 pg
MCHC 31.9 g/dL

30 100 150 200 fL
RDW 16.5 h %
RDW-SD 72.1 h fL
PLT
PLT RESULTS
PLT 87.6 l x103/μL
MPV 11.38 fL
2 10 20 30 fL
42
BLOOD SMEAR (CELLAVISION™) MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
NEUTROPHILS 30.5
BAND NEUTROPHILS
LYMPHOCYTES 46.5
MONOCYTES 21.5
EOSINOPHILS 1.0
BASOPHILS 0.5
METAMYELOCYTES
MYELOCYTES
PROMYELOCYTES
ARTEFACT
SMUDGE CELL
GIANT THROMBOCYTE
BLAST
NRBC
COMMENTS
RBC: macrocytosis | PLT: very rare PLT clumps
SUMMARY RESULTS
› Marked macrocytic normochromic anemia with thrombocytopenia
› WBC differential provided by the hematology analyzer is very similar to the manual differential
DIAGNOSIS: PLASMACELLULAR DYSCRASIA

• Bone pain (especially backache) resulting from vertebral • Presence of paraprotein
collapse and pathological fractures. • Elevated serum immunoglobulin-free
• Features of anemia, e.g. lethargy, weakness, dyspnea, light chains
pallor, tachycardia. • There is usually a normochromic,
• Recurrent infections related to deficient antibody normocytic or macrocytic anemia
production, abnormal cell mediated immunity and • High erythrocyte sedimentation rate
neutropenia.
CASE 12 | EOSINOPHILIA
CBC parameters indicate leukocytosis, macrocytic anemia with anisocytosis. Platelet histogram appears
normal although platelet count is slightly elevated. WBC results show monocytosis and eosinophilia.
Differential scatterplot displays population of cells extending from the Lymphocyte region into the
Cellular Interference region.
WBC 12.01 h x103/µL
LY 22.17 %
MO 14.37 h %
NE 54.44 %
EO 8.73 h %
BA 0.28 %
LY# 2.66 x103/µL
MO# 1.73 H x103/µL
NE# 6.54 x103/µL
EO# 1.05 H x103/µL
BA# 0.03 x103/µL

FLAGS AND MESSAGES
Flags: Suspect Diff
RBC RESULTS
RBC 1.91 l x106/μL
RBC HGB 7.46 L g/dL
HCT 22.5 I %
MCV 117.8 H fL
MCH 39.1 H pg
30 100 150 200 fL MCHC 33.2 g/dL
RDW 13.9 %
RDW-SD 63.9 h fL
PLT
PLT RESULTS
PLT 373.6 h x103/μL
MPV 7.42 fL
2 10 20 30 fL
44
MANUAL DIFFERENTIAL
NEUTROPHILS 53.1
LYMPHOCYTES 20.3
MONOCYTES 11.0
EOSINOPHILS 9.3
BASOPHILS 1.5
METAMYELOCYTES 1.5
MYELOCYTES 1.5
PROMYELOCYTES
ARTEFACT
SMUDGE CELL
GIANT THROMBOCYTE
BLAST
NRBC 3.0
COMMENTS
2+ Anisocytosis, 1+ Microcytosis, 1+ Macrocytosis
SUMMARY RESULTS
› The manual differential confirms the eosinophilia and the macrocytic anemia
› The presence of very abundant spherocytes explains the hyperchromia (MCH = 39.1 pg)
DIAGNOSIS: EOSINOPHILIA | CLS-051 65 MALE ANEMIA

Eosinophilic leukocytosis is most frequently caused by allergic Eosinophils count >0.4 x 103/µL
diseases, parasites, skin diseases or drugs.
If the eosinophil count is elevated (>1.5 x 103/µL) for over 6 months
and associated with tissue damage, then the hypereosinophilic
syndrome is diagnosed.

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closed tube closed tube
Throughput Up to 60 samples/hour
Up to 60 samples per hour in Up to 60 samples per hour in
open tube open tube
Sample Volume 12μL 17μL
17μL
Aspiration 20 μL in pre-dilute mode 20 μL in pre-dilute mode
WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW-SD, RDW-CV, PLT, MPV, LY%, LY#, MO%, MO#, NE%,
Menu/Test Parameters
NE#, EO%, EO#, BA%, BA#
RUO Parameters* IMM%, IMM#, LHD, MAF, PCT, PDW
User Interface Touch screen; Handheld barcode scanner included
Power Requirements 100–240 VAC 50–60 Hz/Single phase with ground
Power Consumption Less than 120W
Operational Ambient
18–32°C (64.4–89.6°F)
Temperature
Humidity 80% relative humidity (non-condensing) at 32°C (89.6°F)
Altitude Up to 3,000 meters (9,843 feet)
External Storage Supports USB 2.0 (five ports)
LIS Supports serial (RS-232) and Ethernet communication
Printer Optional USB printer, laser or ink jet
Languages Czech, English, French, German, Iberian Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Romanian, Spanish, Russian
Width 270 mm (10.6 in) 270 mm (10.6 in) 500 mm (19.7 in.)
Height 406 mm (16.0 in) 406 mm (16.0 in) 440 mm (17.3 in.)
Depth 430 mm (16.9 in) 430 mm (16.9 in) 460 mm (18.1 in.)
Weight 11.4 kg (25.1 lbs) 11.4 kg (25.1 lbs) 22 kg (48.5 lbs.)
*RUO parameters are not available for use in the United States.
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TECHNOLOGY AND

DXH 500 SERIES SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY 4

DxH 500 SERIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER | TECHNOLOGY AND CASE STUDIES 3

The Coulter Principle1

ELECTRONIC COUNTING AND SIZING BASICS

DxH 500 Count Principle (ref. Coulter, 1953)

Voltage impulse on the electrode terminal

Figure 1. DxH 500 Series Coulter Principle

› The WBC dilution is mixed using air bubbles

› Probe retracts, and the external surface is rinsed

› Vacuum is generated using the dual syringe system

› The apertures are cleaned between counting phase

DxH 500 SERIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER | TECHNOLOGY AND CASE STUDIES 5

FIGURE 3. DxH 500 Series WBC Differential Impedance/Optical Measurement

Total zone of optical

Total zone of optical

Non-Gaussian pulses (T4 in Figure 3) are discarded.

DxH 500 SERIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER | TECHNOLOGY AND CASE STUDIES 7

THE DxH 500 FAMILY APPLIES FLOW CYTOMETRIC OPTICAL ANALYSIS

NO. WBC SUBPOPULATION COLOR

AXIAL LIGHT LOSS

MEAN CORPUSCULAR VOLUME

DxH 500 SERIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER | TECHNOLOGY AND CASE STUDIES 9

MEAN CORPUSCULAR HEMOGLOBIN

MEAN CORPUSCULAR HEMOGLOBIN CONCENTRATION

RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH

RDW = Standard Deviation X 100

RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH—SD

MEAN PLATELET VOLUME

HISTOGRAMS AND DIFF PLOTS

RBC: LIGHT RED

PLT: LIGHT GREEN

DxH 500 SERIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER | TECHNOLOGY AND CASE STUDIES 11

FIGURE 5: Normal RBC Histogram FIGURE 6: Normal PLT Histogram

30 100 150 200 fL 2 10 20 30 fL

TYPICAL RBC HISTOGRAM TYPICAL PLATELET HISTOGRAM

PROPRIETARY DYNAMIC-GATING TECHNOLOGY IMPROVES CONFIDENCE IN THE ACCURACY

CELL VOLUME (COULTER PRICIPLE)

cell sub-typing are obtained,

AXIAL LIGHT LOSS (ALL) AXIAL LIGHT LOSS (ALL)

TYPICAL WBC DIFFERENTIAL SCATTER PLOT

The WBC subpopulations are

DxH 500 SERIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER | TECHNOLOGY AND CASE STUDIES 13

Flag and Position Description

E Manual edit of a primary parameter

e Automatic edit of a calculated parameter

+ Result is above the analytical measuring range high limit

- Result is below the analytical measuring range low limit

› Patient results above the action limit

› Patient results below the action limit

TABLE 1. DxH 500 Series System Flags and Position Description

••••• Incomplete computation (dots). Data cannot be derived.

+++++ Above operating range (plus signs).

TABLE 2. DxH 500 Series System Codes

Refer to Table 3 and Figures 8, 9 and 10 for all System Messages.

For a complete list of technical Instrument IFU Reference Number

DxH 560 Autoloader C48648 (US Only)

DxH 500 SERIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER | TECHNOLOGY AND CASE STUDIES 15

System Message Description

Debris Too many events in the debris area.

TABLE 3. System Messages

36 100 200 300 fL

FIGURE 8: RBC Histogram Messages

HGB, HCT, MCH*,